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Miniature globular jar fragments
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4530 A
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 9.5 x 7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1025.2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: red-brownware
Vessel type: miniature shoulder jar
Profile: globular
Rim type: rolled, everted; wide mouth
Base: flat
Surface Condition: red wash; vertically trimmed below shoulder
Vessel Condition: nine total fragments; about 40% complete
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: miniature shoulder jar
Profile: globular
Rim type: rolled, everted; wide mouth
Base: flat
Surface Condition: red wash; vertically trimmed below shoulder
Vessel Condition: nine total fragments; about 40% complete
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4530 A. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.